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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W650 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 6 years earlier than the W650 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W650

 GX-1L W650 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W650 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2006Fresher by 71 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W650

 GX-1L W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L and the W650.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W650 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W650 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony W650
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W650
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2012-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $140